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Corset

Original OwnerOriginally owned by the Avery family American

Dateabout 1825-1835

MediumHand-stitched cotton, with bone eyelets

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x waist circumference): 16 1/2 x 23 1/4in. (41.9 x 59.1cm)

Credit LineGift of the estate of Amos Geer Avery

DescriptionWoman's unboned corset of white, twill-woven cotton. The corset is shaped in front with two gussets set into the top edge to accommodate the bust. The corset consists of a center front panel, side panels, two back panels, and shoulder straps. The center back opening edges are set with bone eyelets for a lacing. A single cord is laid along each edge for strength and stability. The shoulder straps are 2 1/8 inches wide are slightly slanted towards the outside of the shoulder. The neckline is wide and square. The neckline and armholes are bound with plain-woven white cotton, which appears to be the same fabric used for the lining.

Object number1998.80.22

MarkingsHandwritten in black ink inside proper left side of back, "Home made corset".

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